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Micro-encapsulation;

Is to put chemicals into fabrics.
The tiny droplet is coated in a shell called a micro-capsule.
They can be embedded in microfibre fabrics to give the fabric different properties. 

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Electronics;

Conductive fabrics are being used to integrate electronic microchips into textile products. They conduct electricity through a conductive network of fibres.

Applications include;
Sensors to monitor heart rate and
Fabrics acting as an electrical heater. 

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